State Ex Rel. Koppe v. Cass Circuit Court

This original action arises out of a dissolution proceeding pending before the respondent court and judge. After entering an order dissolving the marriage of Ralph (“Ralph”) and Kathy (“Kathy”) Koppe, the respondent judge set a date for the submission of additional evidence on remaining issues, such as the division of marital property.

On February 25, 1999, the parties appeared and presented evidence. Kathy, the relator herein, filed a motion pursuant to Trial Rule 52 asking that the judge make special findings of fact and conclusions of law. An additional day for the submission of evidence…